One East Alabama celebrates launch; Tuscaloosa school tax nixed; Tuscaloosa breaks ground for park; UAB startup wins $2.8M grant for aneurysm repair research; Sentar wins Defense Logistics contract; Calhoun offers free CDL training

ONE East’s mission is to attract investment and generate employment opportunities by leveraging a coordinated strategy among its nine counties.

One East Alabama celebrates launch

Officials from throughout Eastern Alabama met at Talladega Superspeedway Tuesday to celebrate the launch of the new economic development partnership One East Alabama, which includes nine counties. – Alabama News Center

Tuscaloosa school tax nixed

Voters in Tuscaloosa turned down a proposal for a property tax to support schools, the first increase proposed in more than 30 years – Patch

Tuscaloosa breaks ground for park

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Tuscaloosa city officials broke ground Tuesday for a new park in the Springbrook area, slated to have playgrounds, walking tracks and more. – Elevate Tuscaloosa

UAB startup wins $2.8M grant for aneurysm repair research

Endomimetics, a startup biotech firm launched through the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been awarded a $2.8 million small business innovation research grant to develop new coatings to make aneurysm repairs more successful. – UAB

Sentar wins Defense Logistics contract

Huntsville’s Sentar Inc. has been awarded a Defense Logistics Agency contract to develop better cybersecurity for digital twins, which are virtual representations of physical machines. – Business Wire

Calhoun offers free CDL training

Alabamians can prepare for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License in a free Skills for Success program this fall at Calhoun Community College. – Calhoun Community College

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